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06 June 2025
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Six new Member Directors have been chosen to help lead the Association and represent the interests of BPCA members at the highest level.
03 November 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 109 is out now and available to read online for free.
01 November 2022
Press activity ramped up with appearances on television and radio for BPCA.
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Alex Wade from Wade Environmental delves into some of the incredible (and sometimes disgusting) things rats can do.
Oliver Madge gives an overview of the purpose of baiting strategies and how environmental surroundings should inform a pest controller’s choice of baits.
Professor Stephen Harris talks to PPC magazine about establishing the status of ship rats in Britain.
PPC asked Bill Vaughan from Earth Care to talk us through the approaches available to deal with those nasty smells.
31 October 2022
Dr Alan Buckle gives an overview to PPC on where the stewardship scheme is at and where it’s going.
It's our regular BPCA technical team FAQ, with questions on non-native status, carcass disposal, rodent teeth, zoonosis and ectoparasites.
BPCA teamed up with drain survey experts Davy Brown and David Lodge, to provide a new Code of Best Practice on carrying out drain surveys for pest activity.
BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley to tell us his top five steps to improve pest management outcomes.
Dynamic integrated pest management (IPM) is a more sustainable approach to pest control, Envu explains.
Dave Archer tells all about his experience of dealing with wood pigeons.
This year, Kent-based Bounty Pest Control celebrated 25 years in business.
Chris Cagienard to explains the process when dealing with an imported non-native species.
PPC regular Michael Coates explains how corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be about mega organisations and box-ticking.
Blu Bookkeeping help you figure out finances for your pest control business.
28 October 2022
BPCA’s Training and Professional Development Manager, Karen Dawes, explores why continuing professional development (CPD) can be a great tool with the right attitude.
27 October 2022
Press release: The professional pest control industry was out in force at this year’s PestWorld 2022 event held in Boston over four days in October.
21 October 2022
Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven.
20 October 2022
Lantra Awards has developed a new qualification to replace both ‘Rodent Control on Farms’ and ‘Responsible and Effective Control of Commensal Rodents’ certifications.
18 October 2022
Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon and Tom Holmes.
14 October 2022
BPCA Observer members Exterminators PLC gained Carbon Neutral certification for the seventh consecutive year, demonstrating their commitment to the environment.
10 October 2022
In this video, John Horsley explores rat and mouse behaviours, physiological resistance to rodenticides and managing resistance.
06 October 2022
BPCA has been invited to give evidence defending glue boards at the Welsh Parliament in November.
02 May 2025
BPCA has committed to developing new Level 3 pest management qualifications as part of a new industry qualification framework.
24 March 2025
PPC118 is out now and packed full of great content.
02 July 2025
Press release: Pest control professionals from across the UK travelled to Hurcott Farm, Somerset, to take part an immersive, full-day training event.
26 June 2025
BPCA is looking for volunteers to join two working groups, to help develop new qualifications for the future framework.
Press release: BASF, has launched its second annual mental health survey, continuing its mission to better understand and support the wellbeing of pest controllers across the UK.
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